Christopher White
Idaho Springs
Summary
Dynamic natural resources and recreation professional with a strong background in federal land management, environmental compliance, and outdoor field operations. Expertise includes conducting thorough field inspections, ensuring permit compliance, and utilizing GPS mapping tools such as Avenza Maps for effective trail and recreation site management. Proven ability to collaborate with agencies, volunteers, and the public to promote safe and environmentally responsible recreation practices in challenging outdoor settings. Holds a B.S. in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Studies, with a minor in Biology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Technician Trails Crew GS6
U.S. Forest Service
04.2026 - Current
- Assembles and summarizes data and prepares reports and maps regarding areas patrolled.
- Patrols recreation areas for compliance by day visitors and campers with established rules and regulations posted in the area.
- Inspect recreation areas, areas of concentrated public use, and special use permits for compliance with the permit and management plans, public health regulations, and safety plans.
- Monitors and assists in leading crew maintaining existing trails, facilities, etc. to ensure they are in operable condition.
- Assists with the selection and recommendation of new trail and facility locations or with the closing of old sites.
- Generated comprehensive reports to document findings from daily field operations.
- Perform sight inspections and surveys for future projects.
- Maintain non-motorized trails.
- Collaborated with various departments to support project goals. Assisted teams across departments to facilitate communication and workflow. Coordinated efforts with other divisions to achieve common objectives.
- Facilitated training programs for new crew members to enhance team performance.
- Conducted equipment inspections and repairs to ensure operational readiness and safety standards.
Lift Operator
Loveland Ski Area
12.2021 - 04.2026
- Assisted visitors by providing necessary information and resolving inquiries. Supported individuals with problem resolution and guidance. Facilitated communication between visitors and staff to address concerns.
- Guided users to optimal locations to enhance navigation efficiency.
- Delegated tasks to employees to ensure timely completion of work assignments.
- Oversee the operations of ski lifts
- Maintain ski area for visitors and safety
- Ensured lift cleanliness and organization through regular maintenance and inspections.
- Supported new staff by offering comprehensive training and mentorship, improving team proficiency.
- Reinforcing lift operation procedures and Policies
- Conducted routine safety checks on lift equipment, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
OHV Recreation Lead (equivalent to a GS7)
The Student Conservation Association
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Collected and compiled recreation resource data to support management planning, grant reporting, and program accountability; assembled summaries and activity logs used for planning and reporting purposes.
- Assisted with project planning and layout of recreation and OHV trail systems considering slope, drainage, wildlife impacts, vegetation conditions, and mitigation of unauthorized routes.
- Conducted field inspections of developed and dispersed recreation sites to ensure compliance with OH health, safety, and Forest Service regulations.
- Served as a certified Forest Protection Officer performing limited law enforcement duties and conducted compliance checks for fire restrictions, camping regulations, and OHV registration.
- Assisted with Special Use Permit compliance inspections and monitored permitted activities within recreation areas.
- Recruited, trained, and led volunteer groups in trail maintenance, signage installation, vegetation management, and site rehabilitation projects.
- Monitored and led crews maintaining trails, fencing, and recreation infrastructure to ensure facilities remained safe, compliant, and operable.
- Identified site-specific conditions where standard prescriptions required modification and communicated findings to supervisors for adaptive management decisions.
- Collaborated with state and nonprofit partners to implement recreation management and resource protection initiatives.
- Aided in the maintenance and patrolling of range sites and structures.
Forestry Technician (OHV/Recreation) GS-0462-6
U.S. Forest Service
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Collected and compiled recreation resource data to support management planning, grant reporting, and program accountability; assembled summaries and activity logs used for planning and reporting purposes.
- Assisted with project planning and layout of recreation and OHV trail systems considering slope, drainage, wildlife impacts, vegetation conditions, and mitigation of unauthorized routes.
- Conducted field inspections of developed and dispersed recreation sites to ensure compliance with OH health, safety, and Forest Service regulations.
- Served as a certified Forest Protection Officer performing limited law enforcement duties and conducted compliance checks for fire restrictions, camping regulations, and OHV registration.
- Assisted with Special Use Permit compliance inspections and monitored permitted activities within recreation areas.
- Recruited, trained, and led volunteer groups in trail maintenance, signage installation, vegetation management, and site rehabilitation projects.
- Monitored and led crews maintaining trails, fencing, and recreation infrastructure to ensure facilities remained safe, compliant, and operable.
- Identified site-specific conditions where standard prescriptions required modification and communicated findings to supervisors for adaptive management decisions.
- Collaborated with state and nonprofit partners to implement recreation management and resource protection initiatives.
Forestry Technician (OHV) GS-0462-5
U.S. Forest Service
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Assist with leading Volunteer groups in various projects. This includes leading volunteer groups through risk assessment presentations, project planning and on-site training.
- Install way-makers and signs for Off Highway Vehicle roads. Repairing damaged signs and adding additional signage to make paths clearer to users.
- Perform duties as a forest protection officer. Patrolled Forest service sights, documented violations, and gave warning notices and violation notices to guests breaking the rules of the USDA Forest service.
- Engage with visitors and permitted users. Talked to visitors in order to provide information about recreation areas, provide maps of official trails and roads, and answered OHV related questions.
- Patrol for compliance in various natural resources program areas. Compliance includes looking for OHV registration, making sure visitors are staying on designated routs and making sure visitors are adhering to posted rules and regulations.
- Maintained OHV roads. Maintenance includes fence building, trash removal and clearing roads of overhanging plants.
- Work with organization partners such as Stay the Trail Colorado and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
- Maintain and keep track of daily activity logs. Logs include information on how many visitors were talked to, what projects are worked on daily and how many hours are spent at each location traveled to.
- Driving ATV/UTV on technical roads. Terrain conditions include rock scrambles, water, and rocky terrain.
Forestry Technician (Recreation) GS-0462-4
U.S. Forest Service
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Recorded and synthesized statistical tracking information
- Maintain ground structures and Forest amenities
- Direct users to desired locations
- Assisted in training welcome station employees on the reservation system
- Assisted in training employees on day-to-day operations
- Monitor guests for compliance with regulations and inform the supervisor of any violations
- Maintained records of visitor use levels, types and patterns of use
- Identified potential problems arising from changing usage patterns and new activities and recommended strategies to address them
- Collaborated with volunteers and partners to assist with interpretation
- Assist in the training of new hires and Interns
- 40 Hours /Week
- $35,589 /Year
- Did 4X4 driver training 06/28/2023 with ON TRAIL TRAINING
- Became a certified Forest protection officer 06/17/2023
- Received ATV/UTV certification 06/09/2023 with Sulphur Ranger District OHV
- Transitioned from this position to Forestry Technician (Recreation) GS-0462-5 on 6/22/2023
Forestry Technician (Recreation) GS-0462-4
U.S. Forest Service
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Recorded and synthesized statistical tracking information
- Maintain ground structures and Forest amenities
- Guided users to optimal locations to enhance navigation efficiency.
- Assisted in training welcome station employees on the reservation system
- Assisted in training employees on day-to-day operations
- Monitor guests for compliance with regulations and inform the supervisor of any violations
- Managed comprehensive records of visitor usage to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Identified potential problems arising from changing usage patterns and new activities and recommended strategies to address them
- Collaborated with volunteers and partners to assist with interpretation
Mount Evans Crew Member - Internship
Student Conservation Association
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Recorded and synthesized statistical tracking information
- Maintain ground structures and Forest amenities
- Direct users to desired locations
- Ushered in new reservation system
- Trained new welcome station employees
- Monitor guests for compliance with regulations and inform the supervisor of any violations
- Assisted in educating visitors on conservation practices and program objectives, fostering environmental awareness.
Parks and Recreation Aid III
City of Virginia Beach
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversee and assist in the initiation and completion of Eagle Scout projects
- Maintain ground structures and park amenities in all of Virginia Beaches natural parks and areas
- Enforce the Compliance of rules within the park areas
- Direct users to desired locations and inform them about the area
- Aid in the creation of new trail systems for public use
- Restore trail previously existing trails to ensure safety
Assistant Manager
Sky Zone
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Oversee all employees in the park
- Delegate jobs to staff
- File, review, and submit all incident reports
- Book large events
- Communicate with franchise partners to organize promotions
- Maintain trampoline structures
- Help train new staff
- Keep the park clean
- Enforce employee rules
- Enforce Park rules
- Interact with park guests
- Clear and restock registers
Cashier Lead
Sky Zone
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Oversee cashier team
- Train new cashiers
- Delegate jobs to the cashier team
- Assist guests with check out process
- Keep food and paper products stocked
- Keep lobby and bathrooms clean
Court Monitor/Maintenance
Sky Zone
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Inform guests of park rules
- Maintain trampoline and platform cleanliness
- Enforce Park safety rules
- Maintain trampoline structures using various power tools
- Deep cleaning the park
- Ensure guest satisfaction
- 5 Hours /Week
- $7.25 /Bi-weekly
- Supervisor: Michael Glaser (804-869-7071)
Cashier
Sky Zone
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Sell Park admission and concessions to customers using the Point-of-Sale system
- Inform guests of current and future promotions
- Maintain cleanliness of park lobby, bathrooms, and concessions
- Assist guests in completion of safety waivers
- Maintain and manage the concession stand
- Ensure guest satisfaction
- 20 Hours /Week
- $7.25 /Bi-weekly
- Supervisor: Michael Glaser (804-869-7071)
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Parks Recreation and Tourism studies, Biology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA, United States04-2021
Skills
- Recreation and land-use permit compliance
- Regulatory inspections and monitoring
- Technical report and activity log preparation
- Public lands management
- Avenza field navigation and mapping
Affiliations
- Sigma Phi Epsilon – Graduate member
- Rho Phi Lambda - Graduate member
- Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies Major Club - Parks and Recreation Management Representative
- American Camp Association - Member
Certification
- Belay Certified
- Mandated Reporter: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Wilderness First Aid Certification
- American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
- ATV/UTV Certificate
- Leave no trace certified
- Forest Protection Officer
Timeline
Recreation Technician Trails Crew GS6
U.S. Forest Service
04.2026 - Current
OHV Recreation Lead (equivalent to a GS7)
The Student Conservation Association
06.2025 - 12.2025
Forestry Technician (OHV/Recreation) GS-0462-6
U.S. Forest Service
05.2024 - 11.2024
Forestry Technician (OHV) GS-0462-5
U.S. Forest Service
05.2023 - 11.2023
Forestry Technician (Recreation) GS-0462-4
U.S. Forest Service
05.2023 - 06.2023
Forestry Technician (Recreation) GS-0462-4
U.S. Forest Service
05.2022 - 11.2022
Lift Operator
Loveland Ski Area
12.2021 - 04.2026
Mount Evans Crew Member - Internship
Student Conservation Association
05.2021 - 09.2021
Parks and Recreation Aid III
City of Virginia Beach
10.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager
Sky Zone
05.2019 - 10.2020
Cashier Lead
Sky Zone
08.2016 - 05.2019
Court Monitor/Maintenance
Sky Zone
01.2016 - 05.2019
Cashier
Sky Zone
01.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Parks Recreation and Tourism studies, Biology
Old Dominion University